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Last updated: 28/04/2026
About SEAF
The Shared Environmental Analytics Facility (SEAF) is an initiative of the Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) and the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), supported by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), government and industry partners. This website is operated and maintained on behalf of the SEAF initiative.
Copyright notice
© 2026 SEAF — Shared Environmental Analytics Facility. All rights reserved.
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, data visualisations, audio, video and software, is the property of SEAF, WABSI, WAMSI or their respective content suppliers and is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and international copyright laws.
No part of this website may be reproduced, distributed, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means — electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise — without prior written permission from SEAF, except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) for personal, non-commercial use.
Trademarks
SEAF, the SEAF logo, and “Shared Environmental Analytics Facility” are trademarks of WABSI and WAMSI. The names and logos of WABSI, WAMSI and other partner organisations displayed on this website are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of any trademarks displayed on this website without the written permission of the relevant trademark owner is prohibited.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. While SEAF endeavours to keep all content accurate and up to date, no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are made about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the information, products, services or related graphics contained on this website.
SEAF does not provide legal, regulatory or professional advice through this website. Any reliance you place on information from this website is at your own risk. You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on the content of this website, particularly in relation to environmental approvals, assessments and regulatory matters.
Environmental data disclaimer
Environmental data, models, analytics, maps, forecasts and related outputs referenced on or accessible through this website are subject to inherent scientific uncertainty and the limitations of underlying datasets. These materials are provided as tools to support decision-making and should not be treated as definitive or exhaustive assessments of environmental conditions.
SEAF, WABSI and WAMSI do not accept liability for any loss, damage or consequences arising from reliance on environmental data, model outputs or analytics presented through this website or related services.
Data custodianship
SEAF operates on a principle of custodian-controlled data. Data contributors retain ownership and control of their data within the SEAF platform. References to partner data on this website do not imply transfer of ownership, intellectual property rights or unrestricted access to that data.
Third-party content and links
This website contains links to external websites and references to third-party organisations, including government departments, research institutions and industry partners. These are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. SEAF does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or affiliation unless expressly stated.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SEAF, WABSI, WAMSI and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents and partners exclude all liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or otherwise — arising from or in connection with the use of this website or reliance on any content provided on it.
Nothing in this notice is intended to exclude or restrict any rights or remedies you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), the Australian Consumer Law, or any other legislation that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
Governing law and jurisdiction
This website and any disputes arising from or in connection with it are governed by the laws of Western Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
Accessibility
SEAF is committed to making our website accessible to all users. If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information in an alternative format.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, WABSI and WAMSI acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Contact
For any legal enquiries or questions regarding the content of this page, please contact us at:
SEAF — Shared Environmental Analytics Facility Email: info@seaf.org.au Website: https://seaf.org.au/contact/
